Techno239 Europeans - Another fantastic day of racing!
The second day of the Techno 293 European Championships began with a worrying weather report, predicting strong winds that had everyone on edge.
However, to the delight of the competitors, the wind and sea conditions remained similar to the previous day, allowing for a fantastic day of racing in medium wind. All riders returned to shore with smiles on their faces after three intense and exhilarating races, filled with thrilling battles at the start, exciting buoy turns, and exhilarating downwind slides at full speed.
After six races, the second day confirmed the dominance of the Greek riders across many categories. Yet, several international competitors managed to slip into the top three, shaking up the Hellenic performance.
In the U19 category, Italian Teresa Medde, the reigning World Champion, reclaimed the lead from Greek sailor Nefeli Anagnostou, showcasing her skill and determination. Meanwhile, in the Techno + Men series, Italian Alessandro Giagoni Locci is hot on the heels of the leader, Greek Aris Panagopoulos, trailing by just a few points.
The U17 girls’ series saw Turkish sailor Defne Egrilmez rise to second place among the top four Greek competitors. However, she remains behind Danai Anagnostou, who has been nearly unbeatable with six first-place finishes to her name.
In the U17 boys’ series, the Greek team continues to assert its dominance, with four riders firmly positioned at the front of the race. Ioannou Panagiotis, 2024 World Champion, is leading the category.
The same trend is observed in the U15 boys’ series, where four Greek sailors occupy the top five spots, with only Italian Lorenzo Orecchioni breaking into fourth place.
In the U15 girls’ series, Spanish competitor Olivia Sanchez Moral leads the pack with an impressive six first-place heats, followed closely by Estonian Johanna Lukk and Italian Laura Grasso Castagnetta. The first Greek competitor in this category is currently in 11th place.
The youngest competitors in the U13 category are led by Spanish sailor Joshua Castro Jure, who holds a narrow lead of just one point over Turkish rival Zeynep Mavioglu.
As we look ahead, it’s clear that except for two categories, the championship remains wide open, with plenty of racing left to be done. However, the strong winds forecasted for the latter half of the week could potentially disrupt the competition. For now, the atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation as the sailors prepare for the challenges that lie ahead!